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Santamore Family History

Santamore Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Saint-Amour (see St. Amour).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Santamore family from?

You can see how Santamore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santamore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Santamore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Santamore families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Santamore's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Santamore families in 1911.
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What did your Santamore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Santamore. 63% of Santamore men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Carpenter
    38%

What Santamore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Santamore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santamore census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Santamore. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Santamore. For the veterans among your Santamore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santamore lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Santamore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Santamore in 1962 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Santamore ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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